#61 - Paul Haley: Heroin Addiction, Lived Experience Catalyst, Challenging Stigma, Imposter Syndrome & Advocacy In Recovery Services#61 - Paul Haley: Heroin Addiction, Lived Experience Catalyst, Challenging Stigma, Imposter Syndrome & Advocacy In Recovery Services
Believe in people podcast
Paul Haley shares his journey from heroin addiction to recovery advocate, discussing imposter syndrome, stigma, and the power of lived experience.
1:08:17•31 Jan 2025
Paul Haley: From Heroin Addiction to Recovery Advocate
Episode Overview
- Paul Haley's journey from heroin addiction to recovery advocate.
- The impact of imposter syndrome and stigma on those in recovery.
- The significance of lived experience in supporting others.
- How Paul channels his addictive personality into positive pursuits.
- The importance of resilience and support systems in recovery.
“I'm proud to be an addict. It's what I've been from a child, before heroin addiction, before crack cocaine.”
Paul Haley's story is nothing short of inspiring. In this episode of the Believe in People podcast, Paul shares his remarkable journey from battling heroin and crack cocaine addiction to becoming a leading advocate for recovery services. Once at rock bottom with an injury that nearly cost him his arm, Paul turned his life around with sheer determination and resilience. He now channels his addictive personality into positive pursuits, including his work as ChangeGrowLive's National Service Use Involvement Lead.
Paul discusses the challenges of imposter syndrome, the stigma surrounding addiction, and the importance of lived experience in recovery services. His honesty about his ongoing struggles and triumphs provides a raw and authentic perspective on addiction and recovery. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking hope and inspiration in their own recovery journey.
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!
More From This Show
The latest episodes from the same podcast.
Related Episodes
Similar episodes from other shows in the catalogue.